Residency Program Director, Internal Medicine | 0.5 FTE

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program in Missouri seeks a Program Director to lead educational quality and accreditation while balancing clinical practice and teaching.

The role offers at least 50% protected time for program administration and education, with an academic faculty appointment based on experience. The position requires leadership in curriculum design, resident assessment, faculty recruitment, and maintaining accreditation across sites in partnership

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and ongoing ABIM maintenance.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri medical license.
• Eligibility for ACGME program director eligibility.
• Eligibility for academic faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization, direction, and continuous improvement of the residency across all participating sites.
• Direct curriculum design and implementation to meet ACGME and ABIM standards.
• Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and graduation, including the Clinical Competency Committee.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high‑quality teaching faculty.
• Ensure a learning environment that balances education and clinical service and supports resident well‑being.
• Maintain the program's accreditation, including accurate reporting and ADS submissions, in partnership with the GME office.
• Foster scholarship and a culture of inquiry among residents and faculty.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification in Internal Medicine

ABIM maintenance of certification

Unrestricted Missouri medical license

ACGME program director eligibility

Academic faculty appointment eligibility

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program in Missouri seeks a Program Director to lead educational quality and accreditation while balancing clinical practice and teaching.

The role offers at least 50% protected time for program administration and education, with an academic faculty appointment based on experience. The position requires leadership in curriculum design, resident assessment, faculty recruitment, and maintaining accreditation across sites in partnership